"SKYWARN" is a network
of community weather spotters serving the National Weather Service and their
local communities. An important
part of weather forecasting, is the inclusion and use of data supplied by trained
weather observers. Herkimer County ARES/RACES participates in the National
Weather Service Skywarn program, through the direction of the Albany
National Weather Service.

SKYWARN spotter training is
provided annually by instructors from the Albany Office of the NWS. An amateur
radio station is installed at the Albany forecast office and may possibly be
activated during severe weather. During severe weather
events, local SKYWARN spotters are activated. They report information concerning
rainfall/snowfall amounts, wind-speeds, hail size, storm damages, etc. and are
forwarded to the Albany meteorologists. SKYWARN activities have become a very
important part of ARES activities in the county.
You
can even send a report on line.

A SKYWARN net may be called
during any inclement weather. Please monitor the 145.110
repeater for any announcements or bulletins. Our local SKYWARN
AEC is Hank, KB2VLP.

SKYWARN training is recommended
to make accurate reports. Training is conducted annually. Check with the
association for information on the next training session. It is listed in the
association newsletter.

“Skywarn® and the Skywarn® logo are registered
trademarks of the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, used with permission.”